The former left-back explained why the midfielder might be unhappy at Old Trafford as he continues to flirt with a move to Real Madrid

Paul Pogba needs to feel more love if he is to thrive at Manchester United, according to friend and former team-mate Patrice Evra.

The World Cup winner’s future continues to generate headlines less than a week out from the new Premier League season.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer insists he has “no doubts” over Pogba’s loyalty despite Mino Raiola, the player’s agent, last month admitting the midfielder wants to move on and is “in the process” of negotiating an exit.

Real Madrid remain interested in engineering a deal and have made Pogba their top target for the transfer window, though they may have left it too late to get him.

Ex-United defender Evra, who shared a changing room with Pogba at Old Trafford and Juventus, thinks more warmth towards his compatriot could end the discontent and get him focused on shining for the Red Devils.